Headmistress’s Newsletter

Issue 41 – 25 May 2018

Bronte’s Got Talent

On Saturday 19th May, the Bronte family packed into the school hall to enjoy a beautiful summer's
evening of entertainment at the final of Bronte's Got Talent. With a cast including blindfolded pianists,
dancers, ballroom dancers, rock musicians and singers, the judges were treated to a wealth of
entertainment well beyond the years of those who took part.

Following the interval, our special guest Randolph Matthews entertained the crowd with some Jazz
singing including audience participation, before encouraging our children to find their talent and keep
practicing at it.

It was clear that our children have many hidden talents and showed confidence to step beyond their
comfort zones before a live audience. The event was truly memorable, and as one of the judges, Mr
Rockall, commented: "you are all my favourites!"

Judging the competition was very difficult because all of the children showed either skill or courage in
getting to the final. Our congratulations go to our three prize winners on the night - in reverse order,
Abisola, Verity and Karimah, who will now go on to perform at this year's Bronte Festival at Cobham Hall.
Incredibly well done!
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Year 4 Trip
This week Year 4 went for a
walk around their local area,
as part of their Geography
topic. They saw some
interesting landmarks and
learnt some fascinating facts
about Gravesend. Like always
the children from Bronte
school behaved impeccably
and were a credit to the
school. Make sure you ask
Year 4 what they saw and
what they now know.

Environmental Poem
Monday morning's assembly celebrated the poetry and prose of
some of our children who had responded to the challenge of writing
a piece based upon caring for the environment.

Our school-wide PSHE theme for this term is 'Living in the wider
world', which incorporates the impact we are having upon our
climate. Attention had already been drawn to this issue via the Year
5 Class Assembly which focussed upon single used plastics and our
Pupil Parliament's Silly Sox Day which drew attention to recycling
paper within school..

Chosen by their class teachers, the readers showed skill and passion
as they presented their work on the stage, causing us to change our
habits and improve our care for the earth. It was a challenging
assembly and reflected an issue about which Bronte children feel
passionate.
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Visit to the Library

On Tuesday Reception and Kindergarten class thoroughly
enjoyed a visit to our local library. The children were interested
to learn about how a library works and spent some time
exploring the books before enjoying a story read by one of the
librarians. The children left very keen to join the library and
have their very own library card. Maybe a half term holiday
activity?
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Fun on the Playground

The children have certainly been
having plenty of fun at lunchtime
recently. The arrival of our new
equipment has given them plenty of
new games to play with: tennis, cricket
and ten pin bowling proving
particularly popular!

Another welcome & timely

addition to the playground is
our super outdoor rug. This
provides a comfortable place
to sit and relax in the shade -
especially after an energetic
game of tennis!

Ski Trip
At the moment it looks like
we will not be able to run
our Ski Trip as there are not
quite enough children.
Please would you let the
office know if you are
interested ASAP…………..
Athletics Competition
On Wednesday 10 pupils from Year 3
and Year 4 took part in the Sportshall
Athletics Competition at Cobham Hall.
Competing in 6 track and 6 field events,
the pupils contested brilliantly! Our
boys track team finished 2nd out of 10
teams overall and our girls squad
competed brilliantly throughout! Well
done to David, Jesse, Owen, Max, Idris,
Corey, Bailey, Amira, Leya and Jaya!
Looking Ahead: Page 5
Half-Term Friday 25 th May (3.30pm) to
Monday 4 th June (8.45am)
Sun 3 rd June French trip departs
(assemble School 8.15am)
Tue 5 th Bronte Friends Meeting
(4.00pm The Study)
Year 2: Forest School ends
Years 5 and 6: Handball Tournament
(St. George’s School, after school)
Wed 6 th Kindergarten: Forest School begins
Year 3 and Year 4: Tri-Golf Tournament
Fri 8 th ’Sports for Champions’ sponsored events
Years 5 and 6: Key Steps Gymnastics
Competition (Meapa Gymnastics Club)
Sat 9 th French trip returns (approx. 5.00pm)
Mon 11 th SAT Assessment Week (Years 1 – 6)
- Fri 15 th
Mon 11 th Advisory Board Visit (afternoon, evening)
Tue 12 th Reception: Forest School begins
Wed 13 th Reception: class assembly
(9.00am School Hall)
Years 3 and 4: Mini Red Tennis Tournament
(Gravesham Tennis Club)
Wed 13 th Year 5: Parents’ Evening and Selection
& Thurs 14 th Test (11+) consultation
Thurs 14 th Father’s Day Secret Room (pm)
Fri 15 th Fun Day for Festival